A group of Belfast students have organised a charity colour run in aid of a local mental health charity.

Students from St Malachy's College, North Belfast have organised the event as part of their A-Level coursework with the aim of raising funds and awareness for mental healthy charity PIPS.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Group Chairman Ethan Gibson said: "My group and I came up with the idea for a Colour Run as it is something that we think we will be a very fun event for the participants to take part in, which is one of out aims.

"We also want to show that physical activity can be fun and doesn't always need to be competitive."

He continued: "Right from the beginning we decided we would incorporate raising money for a mental health charity into the event as we feel it is a great opportunity to raise awareness and funds.

"Our chosen charity is PIPS which is a 'Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide and Self-harm' which, unfortunately is a issue in today's society, especially in North Belfast ."

The group of teenagers have managed to secure sponsors for the event from Fusion Physio, Stranmillis and C.Murry Opticians on Antrim Road .

The event takes place on Friday, February 3 and Ethan says he would love to see some VIPs come along to show their support.

"I have contacted local MLAs, Irish/Ulster rugby stars, The Lord Mayor and other local celebrities in the hopes they might attend, this is an event for a very worthwhile cause so hopefully they will show their support."

If you want to donate to the students fundraising efforts you can do so here.